Dave and Reese dive into 71 films and shows that shaped them as a couple—from comedies that made them laugh together to dramas that sparked real conversations. A couples podcast episode that proves pop culture isn't just entertainment; it's how we connect, understand each other, and stay married fun. What's on your list?

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Dave and Reese throw out the script for pure couples podcast chaos—no editing, no pre-planned talking points, just two people who've been married 17 years riffing on whatever comes up. This is how real marriage communication sounds: honest, messy, funny, and surprisingly intimate. Listen in and remember: nobody's got it figured out, but that's exactly the point.

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As we age, memory lapses and misplaced glasses become part of the couple's inside joke—and Dave and Reese are here to celebrate the funny side of midlife memory loss. In this episode of Manic Joy, the hosts dive into the everyday moments where forgetting becomes a feature of long-term marriage, not a bug. Expect honest, hilarious conversation about getting older together, why shared amnesia can actually deepen intimacy, and the absurdity of bedtime shifting from 11 pm comedowns to 8:30 pm early nights. Perfect for couples who want to laugh at the reality of midlife change.

If you want to play along with some of the questions we answer, you can check out this post, 20 Questions to Ask Elderly Loved Ones.

Enjoy!

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When grief hits a marriage, do you grieve together or alone? Dave and Reese share their earliest memories of loss, walk through the real (messy) feelings of grief, and explore how art became their way of processing heartbreak as a couple. A raw, honest conversation about staying connected when life hurts most—and why grief can actually deepen intimacy in long-term relationships.

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Funny hosts Dave and Reese get real about money—the topic that makes most couples nervous. In this episode, they unpack how finances reveal values, expose generational money scripts, and either strengthen or strain marriage. If you and your partner avoid talking about cash, hide purchases, or have completely different money styles, this conversation is for you. Real talk, plenty of laughs, and a reminder that couples who talk about money intentionally stay married longer.

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Dave and Reese try Fireball... and immediately regret it. Join us for a hilarious couples podcast bonus where we celebrate the dumb decisions every couple makes together and why laughing at your own mistakes keeps marriage fun. No relationship advice, just real stories and the reminder that nobody has it all figured out.

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What!?! Another bonus episode? Yeppers. Find out all about Dave and Reese's pandemonium after midnight, a fun game to play upon death, and listen in as they call a "lucky" email subscriber. Enjoy!

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Surprise! Again. Again. Dave and Reese are back with...er, something we recorded before Reese's birthday but published after. Less of an episode and more of a devolving conversation. You'll see...hear. You get it. Blame the drinks. Enjoy!

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Surprise bonus episode! Dave and Reese get loose with drinks, debut a hilarious new segment ("You Know What Really Grinds My Gears"), and call unsuspecting friends to ambush them live. What happens when you keep a 22-year marriage fun? Chaos, laughter, and the kind of unscripted moments that remind you why you married this person. Listeners expect relationship advice; Manic Joy delivers real conversation instead.

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What happens when Dave and Reese have a few drinks and hit record? Unfiltered couples banter, honest laughs, and the kind of conversation that reminds us why we like hanging out together. No agenda—just two people in a long-term marriage letting loose. The perfect bonus for anyone who values real couples conversations over relationship advice.

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